“Quick!
Now!
Swallow the sub-flame and operate the “Burning Technique”!” Yao Lao, seeing that the medicinal power had completely melted, immediately shouted, his tone urgent and nervous.
Xiao Qing did not dare to delay; he reached out and took the flickering eerie white sub-flame, took a deep breath, and swallowed it directly into his mouth!
Once the sub-flame entered his body, the violent impact he had imagined did not arrive immediately.
The Innate suppression of the [Law of Fire] was still present, making the sub-flame appear somewhat “tame,” even though its energy was immense.
It began to circulate along the route of the “Burning Technique,” and what it brought was not unbearable scorching pain, but a slight swelling and painful feeling brought by his Meridians being filled and expanded by the majestic energy.
Xiao Qing only frowned slightly, then operated the Cultivation Technique with all his might, guiding this powerful strange fire energy to merge into his Dou Qi, pushing the “Burning Technique” to evolve toward a higher level…
Yao Lao, who was on the side, fully focused and prepared to intervene and rescue at any time, was now dumbfounded, his face full of disbelief.
Just…
just like that?
What about the extreme danger that was promised?
What about the life-and-death ordeal that was promised?
That strange fire sub-flame, which could make even a Dou Wang or even a Dou Huang expert vanish into ashes, was absorbed so tamely?
Except for frowning, there was almost no reaction?
Yao Lao: “???”
What about the process?!
What about that thrilling, precarious refining process?!
How did it become as simple as drinking cold water when it came to him?!
The “Burning Technique” successfully evolved to Profound Rank Intermediate!
Xiao Qing carefully felt the Dou Qi within his body, which was several times more vigorous like a rushing river, and a strong sense of gratification and satisfaction welled up.
The gap between a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique and a Yellow Rank Cultivation Technique was indeed worlds apart; whether it was the total amount of Dou Qi, recovery speed, or the fluency and explosive power during operation, there had been a qualitative leap!
Now, not only had the “Burning Technique” successfully Advanced to a Profound Rank Cultivation Technique, but Xiao Qing’s cultivation level had also risen along with it, breaking through to a three-star Dou Master in one go!
And this was under the premise of absorbing the Bone Chilling Flame sub-flame which had an owner, Yao Lao.
Yao Lao is the master of the Bone Chilling Flame, and when separating the sub-flame, most of the Origin energy remains in the main flame.
If it were replaced by those ownerless, wild strange fires that contain a complete Origin, the terrifying energy contained within them would probably allow Xiao Qing to soar directly to the Peak Dou Master in one breath!
Yao Lao saw it clearly from the side; just by Xiao Qing operating the Cultivation Technique normally, the speed and scale at which the surrounding heaven and earth energy was absorbed were already several times more terrifying than before!
That energy vortex had almost turned into a substance, emitting a low whistling sound.
“This…
this kind of terrifying cultivation efficiency!” Although he had long expected it in his heart, seeing it with his own eyes still made Yao Lao unable to help but be dumbfounded again.
It’s not that he looked down on Dou Masters, but is this kind of cultivation scene something a Dou Master should have?
It is simply unheard of!
Xiao Qing’s thoughts stirred, and a cluster of eerie white flames leaped out from his palm.
The sub-flame of the Bone Chilling Flame burned quietly, but the terrifying deterrent force of intertwined coldness and scorching heat it emitted was not inferior in the slightest to the main body of the Bone Chilling Flame in Yao Lao’s hand.
Even because it contained a trace of the characteristics of Xiao Qing’s [Law of Fire], in terms of energy purity and agility, it faintly surpassed it!
“Teacher, your Bone Chilling Flame sub-flame seems to have undergone some kind of transformation and has been greatly improved under the nourishment and support of my Physique!” Xiao Qing said to Yao Lao as he flexibly manipulated the bone-white flame in his palm, making it change into various forms.
Not only that, Yao Lao could clearly feel that the essence of this sub-flame in Xiao Qing’s hand seemed to have begun to transcend the category of ordinary Bone Chilling Flame.
If it were to be nurtured in Xiao Qing’s body for a long time and constantly permeated by the [Law of Fire] in the future, it would very likely transform into an unprecedented, unique, and brand-new powerful Heavenly Flame belonging solely to him!
“This is truly…
incredible!” Yao Lao finally couldn’t help but ask the huge doubt in his heart, “Qing’er, what kind of special Physique do you actually have?
Not only can you Innately suppress Heavenly Flames, but you can even support and transform the sub-body of a Heavenly Flame to such a degree?!”
Innate Fire Spirit Body!
Xiao Qing thought for a moment and decided to give a name that could explain most of the anomalies without exposing the core secret of the book.
“Disciple calls it—Innate Fire Spirit Body.”
This was not entirely a lie; [Innate Spirit Body] added with [Law of Fire], calling it “Innate Fire Spirit Body” was acceptable.
“Innate Fire Spirit Body…” Yao Lao silently repeated the name and was silent for a moment, seemingly searching for relevant records in his memory…
Suddenly, Yao Lao abruptly raised his head, his eyes bursting with a sudden, enlightened brilliance, and he shouted, “Good!”
“What a ‘Innate Fire Spirit Body’!
Innately close to all fires, controlling fire as easily as one’s own arm, and even capable of promoting the evolution of fire seeds!
This Heaven-Defying Physique characteristic is worthy of the words ‘Fire Spirit’!” Yao Lao clapped his hands in praise, seemingly having found a reasonable explanation for his Disciple’s extraordinary nature that would shock the world.
Yao Lao naturally associated this with the phenomenon of Heavenly Flames being born with intelligence; some powerful Heavenly Flames could eventually even take human form and possess wisdom no less than that of humans.
Looking at Xiao Qing’s figure, which faintly resonated with the energy of heaven and earth, Yao Lao’s illusory figure fluctuated gently in the air, his heart filled with emotion.
His Disciple’s Physique seemed to be born as the Spirit Lord of all fires!
‘If I hadn’t confirmed with my own eyes that he is a Human Race with flesh and blood and a complete Soul, I would really suspect whether my Disciple is some kind of Origin Heavenly Flame born at the beginning of the world, which took human form after endless years…’
After all, being able to suppress all fires from birth—this level of status and characteristic was simply too inconceivable and completely beyond common understanding.
‘Perhaps only a special Physique like Xiao Qing’s, born with the Luck of heaven and earth, can explain all this.
His very existence might represent a certain favor and manifestation of the Dao of “Fire” in the world.’
Yao Lao tried to use his profound knowledge to understand this phenomenon.
‘Although ordinary special Physiques are strong, it is hard for them to have such absolute suppression power.
His “Innate Fire Spirit Body” has such a high status that it likely points directly to the Origin…’
A thought surfaced involuntarily: ‘Perhaps this is the “Child of Heaven and Earth” occasionally mentioned in ancient books, born with the Luck of heaven and earth?
Born in response to the times, shouldering some kind of Heaven-Defying destiny?’
Thinking of this, Yao Lao’s mood became more complex; there was both the huge joy of receiving such an excellent Disciple and a faint sense of awe and heavy responsibility.
Teaching such a Disciple might not just be a master-Disciple relationship, but a Karma about to be drawn into the vast trend of the world.
Yao Lao collected his thoughts and stopped dwelling on it.
Regardless, Xiao Qing was his Disciple, and that would not change.
As for the road ahead, no matter the wind and rain, the master and Disciple would walk it together.
“Alright.”
Yao Lao suppressed the excitement in his heart, looked at the darkening sky, and said to Xiao Qing, “The harvest today is already huge, so we shouldn’t be greedy.
It’s getting dark, you should go back and rest well to stabilize your Realm.”
“Starting tomorrow, I will officially begin to teach you how to Cultivate advanced Dou Technique, and…
how to become a real Alchemist!”
Yao Lao needed some time to digest the continuous shocks of the day and properly plan the future path for this Prodigy Disciple.
“Okay, Teacher!” Xiao Qing nodded.
Having consecutively achieved Breakthrough, switched Cultivation Technique, and swallowed a Heavenly Flame, his spirit had been highly focused.
Now that he relaxed, he did indeed feel a trace of fatigue.
Xiao Qing retracted the Bone Chilling Flame sub-flame into his body, bowed to Yao Lao, and turned to walk towards the Family direction.
Yao Lao’s Soul also turned into a stream of light and submerged back into the black ring on Xiao Qing’s finger.
The mountain forest returned to silence, with only the residual energy in the air that had not yet completely calmed down, telling of how extraordinary everything that had just happened here was.